Andropogon capillipes | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
Genus: | Andropogon |
Species: | A. capillipes
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Binomial name | |
Andropogon capillipes Nash
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Andropogon capillipes is a species of grass known by the common name chalky bluestem. It is native to the southeastern United States as far west as Texas. [1]
This perennial grass grows 3 to 5 feet tall. The leaf blades are folded, the longest reaching 25 inches long. The plant is coated in a chalky residue that easily rubs off. [2]
This species is used for grazing livestock. It grows easily on wet, sandy, mucky substrates and it can be used to prevent erosion. [2]
Cultivars of this species include 'Valdosta Blue', which is used as an ornamental grass. [3]